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    Forum: Seed GerminationReplies: 2, Views: 14
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    evelyn_inthegarden
    Grizzly Flats, CA (Zone 8a)

    January 23, 2012 8:50 PM

    Post #8980013

    Does anyone have germinating and growing information on Crotalaria retusa? Yes, full sun. should they be started inside, and how far ahead of time do they develop?
    JonnaSudenius
    Büllingen
    Belgium (Zone 6b)

    January 28, 2012 11:04 AM

    Post #8985476

    This is from the B&T website:

    Crotalaria retusa seeds will usually germinate in 21-30 days.
    Sow Crotalaria retusa seeds about 2mm deep in a Well drained seed sowing mix at about 22°C.

    Soak Crotalaria retusa seeds in warm water, which should be changed daily. Most seeds swell up when they are soaked, those that do should be sown immediately. Seeds that don't swell can be gently scarified.

    And here's a link:
    http://scialert.net/abstract/?doi=jbs.2010.541.544


    evelyn_inthegarden
    Grizzly Flats, CA (Zone 8a)

    January 28, 2012 12:05 PM

    Post #8985538

    Thank you, Jonna!

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